Health fair on tap for seniors

CARLSBAD — Seniors can get nearly every health question answered during the upcoming Senior Health Fair. The event will be co-sponsored by Las Villas De Carlsbad and Senior Specialists Networking Group from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17, 1088 Laguna St.
The event will offer representatives, information and testing from a host of local community outreach programs such as:
— North County Transit District’s buddy system
— Carlsbad Fire Department Fall and Burn prevention information
— Carlsbad Police Department Identity theft prevention information
— Medical Suppliers
— Home Care Professionals
— Placement Advisors
— Hospice Liaisons
— Home safety professionals
— Health and Wellness options
— Hearing tests
— Vision tests
— Balance tests
— Glucose tests
— Bone density tests
— Nutritional solutions for seniors
The fair will also include fun activities for seniors such as free raffles each hour. In addition there will be a mini antique show offering one free appraisal per senior. The area will offer vendors with information and a host of helpful products for seniors.
For details, contact Senior Specialists Networking Group Founder/Director Janette Beck at ssngjanette@yahoo.com or visit ssngsd.com.